I havn't done much blogging since I've been back to running. Which makes since, because Phase 1 was somewhat boring and uneventful and I didn't have much to say. I am happy to be back on the road / treadmill. I've enjoyed it although I've been less than motivated. I think once I get back to a few quality workouts each week that will improve.
For the last 3 weeks of training in Phase 1, I'll just hit the highlights:
Week 1 - 15 miles
Week 2 - 11 miles
Week 3 - 12.6 miles
Yeah, that looks pretty sorry on "paper". But I am mixing in a lot of weight training, I've been swimming 1-2 times per week and we've been riding our new road bikes... since we want to complete the Rock & Roll Sprint Tri in June. I have been busy even if not running a lot.
Some other highlights of the last three weeks:
My daughter Shyenne has started running with me. We plan to run her 1st 5K on April 24th, the day before she turns 9. She's up to 1.5 miles. She needs 2, 1 minute walk breaks. I can already tell she's improving. It's nice to be doing something that I love with her, not to mention it being great for her health.
I ran my first 5K of the year on Saturday. I wont go into much detail about it, becuase there was no pressure, no plans, no stress. I just ran 3.1 miles, that's it. My time was 27:47. I was very satisfied with that.
I sold my old car, a Chevy Malibu that I bought new in 2000. Chuck and I bought a "new to us" 1999 Ford Explorer Limited. We almost came out even buying the Explorer after selling the Malibu. I'm loving my new bigger vehicle. The Malibu had no A/C and summer will be here soon.
One last thing... I got my hair cut. It had gotten pretty long, I had about 6 inches cut off. It feels much better, I'm happy with that change too!
I need to post pics... maybe next time...
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Can I do it ALL?
I've spent the last month doing a lot of planning for the 2010 year. Planning RACES! I love races. I love planning ahead, pre-registering. Getting all prepared for the race once race day gets close. I was happy with our devotion to running and racing last year, for 2010 I want even more.
I would love to run, and race hard every single weekend. I know that's not possible. Races take a toll on the body, cost money to enter, and then there's childcare to arrange. It's a good thing that I like to plan ahead, otherwise we'd be in a mess and probably get nothing accomplished.
Right now I've got everything I want to do through June figured out. Lots of races to run and even a few trips to take. One BIG thing Chuck and I would LOVE to do is a Sprint Tri. There will be one close by in Macon on June 5th.
Planning for the Tri will be all new for me. Here's what I've got nailed down so far:
I need to register by April 1st.
We need a babysitter for the morning.
I've already began swimming laps. Continue swimming at least twice a week until the event.
Buy a Road Bike! Train on the bike at least once a week until the event.
Get necessary gear (attire, accessories, etc)
Ok, That should do it. I'm sure I'll think of plenty more as time goes by and I talk to more experienced Triathlon competitors.
I would love to run, and race hard every single weekend. I know that's not possible. Races take a toll on the body, cost money to enter, and then there's childcare to arrange. It's a good thing that I like to plan ahead, otherwise we'd be in a mess and probably get nothing accomplished.
Right now I've got everything I want to do through June figured out. Lots of races to run and even a few trips to take. One BIG thing Chuck and I would LOVE to do is a Sprint Tri. There will be one close by in Macon on June 5th.
Planning for the Tri will be all new for me. Here's what I've got nailed down so far:
I need to register by April 1st.
We need a babysitter for the morning.
I've already began swimming laps. Continue swimming at least twice a week until the event.
Buy a Road Bike! Train on the bike at least once a week until the event.
Get necessary gear (attire, accessories, etc)
Ok, That should do it. I'm sure I'll think of plenty more as time goes by and I talk to more experienced Triathlon competitors.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Who's That Girl
Running on the treadmill at the gym last night? Me, yep, me.
I was cleared by the Dr. last week to start back to running this week. I could have done my first run on Monday night I guess. I waited until Tuesday night because running Monday would have messed up my running every other day plan.
Last night I got to the gym and walked 30 minutes at about 4mph on the treadmill. Chuck and I then worked chest and triceps. We threw in a few core exercises for fun. Then it was go time. Time to see if I was fully rested, healed, and ready to go!
I stepped up on the treadmill, fastened my mp3 player, set up my garmin to track my HR, and set the speed to about 3.5 to warm up for about 5 minutes. My heart was beating fast and I felt so nervous. Just as nervous as if I was about to run a race! I just focused on my music and the cooking show on the gym TV and chilled out. Warmed up and stretched. Let's do this. I set the speed to 5.5mph (about a 10:55 min mile) Ran at that pace for a mile, then went to 5.7 for a mile, and ended at 5.8 (10:20 min mile) for the 3rd mile.
The run felt great. I never got tired. I had no heel pain. I felt like ME again.
When Chuck and I got on the treadmills they were crowed, so he got on one about 3 or 4 down from me. By the halfway point of my 3 miles most of the other people had finished and the treadmills cleared out. I looked over at Chuck and smiled. I big REAL smile, the kind that you can't stop even if you wanted to. Not smiling because your supposed to. I was smiling because I was truely happy. Even when I turned away to make sure I didn't fly off the back of the treadmill. I couldn't quit grinning! I realized I must look like a total dork with that smile pasted on my face sweating like crazy running on the treamill. Oh well.
Well that's it. I did it. Now I feel like I can start planning and look forward to a smart balanced training program. I'll run 3 miles again on Thursday night. I hope all goes well.
I was cleared by the Dr. last week to start back to running this week. I could have done my first run on Monday night I guess. I waited until Tuesday night because running Monday would have messed up my running every other day plan.
Last night I got to the gym and walked 30 minutes at about 4mph on the treadmill. Chuck and I then worked chest and triceps. We threw in a few core exercises for fun. Then it was go time. Time to see if I was fully rested, healed, and ready to go!
I stepped up on the treadmill, fastened my mp3 player, set up my garmin to track my HR, and set the speed to about 3.5 to warm up for about 5 minutes. My heart was beating fast and I felt so nervous. Just as nervous as if I was about to run a race! I just focused on my music and the cooking show on the gym TV and chilled out. Warmed up and stretched. Let's do this. I set the speed to 5.5mph (about a 10:55 min mile) Ran at that pace for a mile, then went to 5.7 for a mile, and ended at 5.8 (10:20 min mile) for the 3rd mile.
The run felt great. I never got tired. I had no heel pain. I felt like ME again.
When Chuck and I got on the treadmills they were crowed, so he got on one about 3 or 4 down from me. By the halfway point of my 3 miles most of the other people had finished and the treadmills cleared out. I looked over at Chuck and smiled. I big REAL smile, the kind that you can't stop even if you wanted to. Not smiling because your supposed to. I was smiling because I was truely happy. Even when I turned away to make sure I didn't fly off the back of the treadmill. I couldn't quit grinning! I realized I must look like a total dork with that smile pasted on my face sweating like crazy running on the treamill. Oh well.
Well that's it. I did it. Now I feel like I can start planning and look forward to a smart balanced training program. I'll run 3 miles again on Thursday night. I hope all goes well.
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